Adding kitchen pendant lighting to your home

Your kitchen is one of the most-used rooms in your home, so you’ll want to make it look its best. An easy way to do this is by adding kitchen pendant lighting. Not only will this help you see what you are doing, but it also adds beauty and style to the space. Here’s what you need to know to choose the best kitchen pendant lighting for your home.

Types of Kitchen Pendant Lighting

When it comes to pendant lighting for your kitchen, you’ll have a lot of options to choose from. This lighting style comes in a broad range of sizes and aesthetics to complement virtually any decorative scheme.

For starters, you’ll find lights ranging in size from small to large. To choose the best size for your kitchen, pay attention to not just the size of the room, but also the ceiling height and counter heights. The lights you choose should be large enough to command attention. However, they should not be so large as to overpower the space or get in the way while you are cooking.

Once you have narrowed down your choices by size, you can move on to selecting the overall style. Just like other types of decor, you’ll find pendant lighting to suit contemporary, rustic, classic, elegant, sculptural and many other styles of decor. Take cues from the rest of your home to guide your style choices.

Finally, you’ll get to choose the color or finish of your kitchen pendant lighting. Look for lights that complement the rest of your kitchen decor. For example, if you have stainless steel appliances, you’ll likely want light fixtures in a similar finish. If you have chosen a bold accent color in your kitchen, try to find pendant lights that incorporate that hue as well to keep everything looking cohesive.

Benefits of Kitchen Pendant Lighting

Of course, the key benefit of pendant lighting in your kitchen is that it makes it easier to shine some light on the task at hand. Typically, you’ll want to hang your lights directly over a countertop, like a kitchen island, peninsula counter, or breakfast bar. This way, the lights will be right overhead, shining down on your counter space.

In general, kitchens don’t have much space for decor, as you’ll want to keep your workspace clear for prepping food. With pendant lighting, you’ll have a unique opportunity to inject some decorative style and flair into your kitchen. This will keep it from looking too bland and boring. Look for lights that are visually interesting to have the biggest impact.

You can also use lighting to set the mood in your kitchen. This is especially beneficial if you enjoy entertaining or have dining space in your kitchen area. Many modern pendant lights are dimmer compatible, letting you customize the lighting to your liking throughout the evening. To create a fun atmosphere, try using colored light bulbs or smart bulbs that allow you to change the color of the light.

Add Kitchen Pendant Lighting to Your Home

To add pendant lighting to your kitchen, you’ll need the services of a qualified electrician. Your technician can install any necessary wiring in your ceiling to power the lights and ensure that everything is working properly. This includes setting up any additional features, like dimmers and smart light bulbs.

At Turn It On Electric, we have helped countless Phoenix homeowners install pendant lighting and other types of light fixtures in kitchens and throughout their homes. We’ll handle all of the complicated electrical work for you, saving you from the risk of electric shock. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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